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Tuition Assistance/Need-Based Scholarship Program

The Hochstein community welcomes students of all ages, abilities, proficiency levels, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds in an inclusive and accessible environment that provides artistic opportunities for all. Hochstein's Tuition Assistance/Need-Based Scholarship Program is just one way that we put the School's mission and values into action!

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Adult Dance Card

We believe in flexibility (pun intented!) and our adult dancers should be able to attend when they can. The Adult Dance Card - ages 18+ - is available for the following classes:

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Moving for Fun
Latin Social Dance
Beginning Modern

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Adults

Have you ever found yourself serching for ‘adult piano lessons near me’ or where the best ‘adult dance classes in Rochester, NY’ are located? We hear you. Hochstein is not just for children and young adults – we offer a variety of adult dance classes and music lessons for adults at our historic location in downtown Rochester.

Whether you are age 18 or 90, Hochstein has offerings for all experience levels in both music and dance. Students can also choose to receive individual one-on-one instruction, participate with peers, or even join in on a group of students of all ages: the choice is yours. See the Music section for available individual lessons.

* Learn more about our Tuition Assistance by clicking here.

See below for all the adult offerings at Hochstein ...

Music

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Specialty Lessons:
Jazz Lessons – varies by instrument
Songwriting – beginner to advanced
Drum Set – beginner to advanced
Indie Study – beginner to advanced

Group Instruction and Short Courses:
Voice Class for Adults - beginner and up
Hochstein Ukulele Experience – beginner
Hochstein Uke Styles – intermediate to advanced
Irish Traditional Music 101 - beginner and up
Creativity Lab – various levels by topic
Basic Music Theory – beginner (some note reading ability)
AP Music Theory – pre-req: Basic Music Theory
Music History Survey – pre-req: AP Music Theory or equivalent

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Dance

Beginning & Intermediate Ballet – beginner, intermediate, & up
Ballet III, III/IV, Pointe – for the advancing ballet dancer
Beginning/Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced Tap – beginner & intermediate levels
Spanish/Flamenco I & II, III & IV – beginner & up
Beginning Modern Dance - beginner & up
Intermediate Modern Dance - intermediate & up
Moving for Fun - beginner & up
Latin Social Dance - beginner & up

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Adult Ensembles

HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra – intermediate to advanced
Chamber Music Connection Ensembles – intermediate to advanced
Adult Cello Choir – intermediate to advanced
Adult Guitar Ensembles – beginning to advanced
Jazz Combos – advanced
Rock Bands – intermediate to advanced
Hochstein Alumni Orchestra – intermediate to advanced

Expressive Arts

Individual Music, Art, or Dance therapy sessions are tailored to the specific needs of those with developmental, social/emotional, learning, and physical challenges. Performance opportunities at Hochstein and in the community offer students a chance to socialize and experience performing in an ensemble or as a soloist. Click here for more information on Individual Sessions.